This 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken is the kind of comforting, low-effort supper that earns a regular place in a busy fall routine. Using raw chicken strips means there is almost no prep, and with just three more pantry-friendly ingredients added to the crock, dinner practically cooks itself. It is cozy, family-friendly, and perfect for those evenings when everyone is coming and going but you still want a warm homemade meal waiting at the table.Serve this tender chicken over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, rice, or fluffy biscuits to catch every bit of the sauce. For a full meal, add a simple green salad, steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or corn on the side, and if you want to make it feel extra special, a spoonful of cranberry sauce or applesauce fits the fall mood nicely.4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fall Routine ChickenServings: 6Finished slow cooker chicken plated for dinnerFinished slow cooker chicken plated for dinnerIngredients2 pounds raw chicken strips1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces1 cup chicken brothChicken strips and four ingredients laid outChicken strips and four ingredients laid outDirections1. Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired, then spread the raw chicken strips evenly across the bottom.Raw chicken strips arranged in the slow cookerRaw chicken strips arranged in the slow cooker2. In a medium bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until smooth.Sauce ingredients mixed in a bowlSauce ingredients mixed in a bowl3. Pour the sauce over the chicken strips, making sure they are well coated. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.Sauce poured over chicken in the slow cookerSauce poured over chicken in the slow cooker4. Stir gently once near the end if you like, then serve the chicken hot with the sauce spooned over your favorite sides.Plated slow cooker chicken with mashed potatoes and green beansPlated slow cooker chicken with mashed potatoes and green beansVariations & TipsFor extra fall flavor: Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rubbed sage to the sauce mixture. Those herbs give the chicken a cozy Sunday supper taste without changing the easy method.For picky eaters: Keep the recipe just as written for the mildest flavor, and serve the sauce on the side for anyone who prefers less. This is also a nice way to let kids spoon on as much or as little as they want.To make it heartier: Stir in sliced mushrooms or a drained can of green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking. That turns it into more of an all-in-one supper, especially when served over rice or noodles.For a thicker sauce: If you want a gravy-like finish, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 to 30 minutes with the lid back on.Storage tip: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered container. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much.
Dump the raw chicken strips in the crock and add just 3 more simple items to get a meal so incredible your husband will be asking for it every week!
